Senior Director: Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery

Senior Director: Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery

Full-Time 99000 - 121000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Vertex UK Int'l HQ/R&D

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a talented team in designing high-quality clinical candidates and drive innovative strategies.
  • Company: Vertex Oxford, a leader in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a chance to mentor emerging talent.
  • Other info: Join a collaborative team focused on rapid clinical progression.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in drug discovery and advance your career in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Extensive experience in medicinal chemistry and project leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 99000 - 121000 Β£ per year.

Vertex Oxford seeks a Senior Director of Medicinal Chemistry to lead a skilled team in designing and delivering high-quality clinical candidates. Reporting to the Head of Med Chem, you will drive state-of-the-art strategies and mentor talent while steering multi-disciplinary project teams toward rapid clinical progression. You will oversee projects from Hit ID to Candidate delivery, with expertise across DMPK, biology, computational chemistry, and structure-based design, ensuring robust science.

Senior Director: Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery employer: Vertex UK Int'l HQ/R&D

Vertex UK Int'l HQ/R&D is an exceptional employer that values collaboration and innovation, offering a dynamic work culture where finance professionals can thrive. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, the company provides ample opportunities for career advancement while promoting a healthy work-life balance through its hybrid-eligible roles. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that drives strategic financial processes in a supportive environment.

Vertex UK Int'l HQ/R&D

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Director: Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery

Medicinal Chemistry
Drug Discovery
Team Leadership
Project Management
DMPK (Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics)
Biology
Computational Chemistry